Melina Haas BSN

Melina Haas has 17 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Cardiovascular and NICU.

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   Cardiac RN to NICU (level 2 - 3) RN

   Melina Haas replied to Nurse0229's topic in NICU

   Same here, I just kept applying to open positions. They also said when they are considering new to service RNs for NICU they will prefer candidates that have any type of ICU experience or baby/pediatric experience. Your experience recovering stable b...
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   Challenges of working in the NICU?

   Melina Haas replied to MamaMagic's topic in NICU

   Crying, fussy babies are part of the job. I don't feel like it is a terribly troublesome part of the job though. When I have a fussy baby I just remember it is only 12 hours I am here for and also you learn some pretty good techniques for soothing NA...
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   Male Adult ICU Nurse Transition to NICU

   Melina Haas replied to Ryzzle_T's topic in NICU

   I encourage anyone who has a strong passion for neonates and families to work in the NICU. If you can get into a level 3 or 4 NICU you will see those critical babies that you think of when you think of NICU. Otherwise, it really is just caring for fe...
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   Cardiac RN to NICU (level 2 - 3) RN

   Melina Haas replied to Nurse0229's topic in NICU

   If you are passionate about neonates and families you will love the NICU. I loved cardiac and am so glad I had that experience but NICU is my dream job! Let me know if you have any questions or just need support!
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   Cardiac RN to NICU (level 2 - 3) RN

   Melina Haas replied to Nurse0229's topic in NICU

   I made the transition from adult cardiac to a level 3 NICU last year. Best decision I made. Although it is very different I found that all those skills I learned in cardiac definitely transferred over and the cardiac knowledge helped me understand an...